Actor Jang Ki Yong, who is currently serving in the military, shared his final thoughts on his latest drama, 'Now, We Are Breaking Up' through his agency YG Entertainment.

On January 9th, Jang Ki Yong's agency, YG Entertainment, shared a message about his final thoughts on his latest drama, 'Now, We Are Breaking Up', which ended on January 8th.

Jang Ki Yong said, "It was a work that was meaningful to me. At first, there were ups and downs, but I was able to finish filming safely because of the director and writer who were next to me and the seniors I acted with."

He added, “I am just so grateful.” “I was happy to be able to work with a good person, and please look forward to Jang Ki Yong’s 30s, who will become more mature in the future.”

Jang Ki Yong enlisted in the same month after finishing the last filming of 'Now, We Are Breaking Up' in August of last year and is currently serving in the military.

Jang Ki Yong, who showed two dramas and one movie in 2021, proved his excellent character digestibility by showing completely different performances in each work, even though they were all romance genres.

Jang Ki Yong, who gained sympathy from many people for his comical sweet chemistry with Hye Ri in the drama 'My Roommate Is a Gumiho', and the 'Sweet Reality' romance in the Netflix movie 'Sweet & Sour'. The deep melodramatic acting and upgraded maturity that he showed in this work raise expectations for his next move.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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